MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Not in JEE Main or NEET syllabus

Identify the polymer used to prepare plastic bottles needed to store cooking oil.

(A)PVC
(B)PS
(C)LDPE
(D)PETCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

PET (polyethylene terephthalate, a polyester of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol) is strong, transparent, light and impermeable to oils and gases, so it is widely used for bottles and containers of cooking oil, soft drinks and water.

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